FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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- What is NAIDOC?
- What does NAIDOC stand for?
- How do I nominate someone for a NAIDOC award?
- What is the NAIDOC Week theme in 2010?
- Where is the National NAIDOC Awards ceremony being held in 2010?
- Where is the National focus city in 2010?
- How do I enter the National NAIDOC Poster Competition?
- When is the 2010 National NAIDOC poster available?
- Where can I get promotional NAIDOC items?
- I would like to use the NAIDOC logo for community activities. Where can I get it?
- I have sent a message using the Contact us form and haven't received a response?
- Who do I contact for other enquiries?
- Where do I go for funding for local community NAIDOC activities?
- How do I contact the committee?
What is NAIDOC?
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in July each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week 2010 is held from 4 to 11 July. For more information see About NAIDOC.
What does NAIDOC stand for?
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Read more information on the history of NAIDOC.
How do I nominate someone for a NAIDOC award?
Nomination for the 2010 National NAIDOC Awards have now closed. Keep checking back for the opening of nominations for 2011. Visit How to nominate for details on how to nominate someone for an award.
What is the NAIDOC Week theme in 2010?
The national theme for this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations is Unsung Heroes – Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way.
Where is the National NAIDOC Awards ceremony being held in 2010?
The 2010 National NAIDOC Awards ceremony is being held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 9 July. Tickets will be on sale soon.
How do I enter the National NAIDOC Poster Competition?
The annual National NAIDOC Poster Competition has now closed. Congratulations to Sheree Blackley from Mt Isa Queensland for her winning artwork 'Unsung Heroes - Leading Through Example'. Free copies of 2010 National NAIDOC poster can now be ordered online. NAIDOC posters since the 1970s can be viewed in our poster gallery.
When is the 2010 National NAIDOC poster available?
Copies of the 2010 NAIDOC poster are now available. You can order them online. Posters will be distributed until they run out.
After you request a NAIDOC poster please allow three weeks for delivery. If you do not receive it within three weeks, send a message using our contact us form.
Where can I get promotional NAIDOC items?
NAIDOC stickers, badges and posters may be available at your local Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) from May 2010. To be connected to your local ICC call 1800 079 098, except in Nhulunbuy area (call 1800 089 148) Kalgoorlie area (call 1800 193 357) and Kununurra area (call 1800 193 348).
I would like to use the NAIDOC logo for community activities where can I get it?
The NAIDOC logo is available to be downloaded from the website. The logo must be used in its entirety and cannot be used for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes include use of the logo on any promotional material that is used to make a profit.
I have sent an email using the Contact us form and I haven't received a response?
All attempts will be made to respond to all enquires, but at peak times this is not always possible. Please check our website carefully to seek answers to your questions including the frequently asked questions.
Where do I go for funding for local community NAIDOC activities?
Your nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) may be able to assist with information regarding funding for community NAIDOC activities. To be connected to your local Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) call 1800 079 098, except in Nhulunbuy area call 1800 089 148 Kalgoorlie area call 1800 193 357 and Kununurra area call 1800 193 348.
How do I contact the committee?
You can use our contact us online form, email us at info@naidoc.org.au or mail:
National NAIDOC Committee Secretariat
C/o FaHCSIA Indigenous Communications
PO
Box 7576
Canberra Mail Centre
ACT 2610